---
product_id: 26591192
title: "Brimstone and Treacle [DVD]"
price: "€ 13.63"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
url: https://www.desertcart.ie/products/26591192-brimstone-and-treacle-dvd
store_origin: IE
region: Ireland
---

# Brimstone and Treacle [DVD]

**Price:** € 13.63
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Brimstone and Treacle [DVD]
- **How much does it cost?** € 13.63 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ie](https://www.desertcart.ie/products/26591192-brimstone-and-treacle-dvd)

## Best For

- Customers looking for quality international products

## Why This Product

- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Description

Rock superstar Sting "exudes a gleaming, evil eroticism" (Playboy) in this sinister psychological thriller that is so wickedly perverse, its original production was banned from broadcast on the BBC! Co-starring OscarÂ(r) nominees* Denholm Elliott and Joan Plowright, Brimstone & Treacle delivers a "devastating combination [of] black humor and titillations of terror" (The Hollywood Reporter)! A charming but mysterious man named Martin (Sting) convinces a couple that he is an old boyfriend of their daughter's, now bedridden and unable to speak. Though the husband is suspicious of him, the wife is happy to have someone help her care for her invalid daughter. But as Martin's true motives are revealed, so too is a frightening family secret one that could tear this family apart! *Elliot: Supporting Actor, A Room with a View (1986); Plowright: Supporting Actress, Enchanted April (1992)

Review: Great little gem of a film - Great little gem of a film! Sting and the entire cast really perform well. Of course, the soundtrack is an added bonus with cuts like I Burn for You. I love this movie and really miss those days. I still have it on VHS!
Review: Sting - Movie - Brimstone and Treacle 1982 - I loved this movie. Sting is very good in this movie as the devil's or perhaps the angel's advocate to help a family resolve their emotional problems. Sting's character, Martin Taylor, is the catalyst to help the Bates family expose their family secrets and bring their daughter Patricia back into the world from her self imposed hiding. She needed an emotional shock to bring her back to her family. This is the second version of this movie, with the first produced in the 1970s and banned by the BBC for about 15 years. This version is a little lighter but tells the story well.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | B00009Y3N6 |
| Actors  | Benjamin Whitrow, Denholm Elliott, Joan Plowright, Sting, Suzanna Hamilton |
| Aspect Ratio  | 1.66:1 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #81,324 in Movies & TV ( See Top 100 in Movies & TV ) #4,151 in Mystery & Thrillers (Movies & TV) #9,070 in Comedy (Movies & TV) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (92) |
| Director  | Richard Loncraine |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer  | No |
| Item model number  | 1005203 |
| MPAA rating  | Unrated (Not Rated) |
| Media Format  | Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, Letterboxed, Subtitled, Widescreen |
| Number of discs  | 1 |
| Product Dimensions  | 7.5 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches; 3.68 ounces |
| Run time  | 1 hour and 27 minutes |
| Studio  | MGM (Video & DVD) |
| Subtitles:  | English, French, Spanish |

## Product Details

- **Format:** Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, Letterboxed, Subtitled, Widescreen
- **Genre:** Comedy, Kids & Family, Mystery & Thrillers
- **Language:** English
- **Runtime:** 1 hour and 27 minutes

## Images

![Brimstone and Treacle [DVD] - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91qkdp8zhXL.jpg)
![Brimstone and Treacle [DVD] - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91vnu7h-z4L.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great little gem of a film
*by J***W on June 25, 2014*

Great little gem of a film! Sting and the entire cast really perform well. Of course, the soundtrack is an added bonus with cuts like I Burn for You. I love this movie and really miss those days. I still have it on VHS!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sting - Movie
*by P***G on November 24, 2007*

Brimstone and Treacle 1982 - I loved this movie. Sting is very good in this movie as the devil's or perhaps the angel's advocate to help a family resolve their emotional problems. Sting's character, Martin Taylor, is the catalyst to help the Bates family expose their family secrets and bring their daughter Patricia back into the world from her self imposed hiding. She needed an emotional shock to bring her back to her family. This is the second version of this movie, with the first produced in the 1970s and banned by the BBC for about 15 years. This version is a little lighter but tells the story well.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Darkly Playful Symbolism
*by S***E on December 6, 2011*

This is a very underrated little film. Don't be scared away just because Sting is in it...he is actually very well cast here, having the perfect face for this quirkily creepy role. The plot raises many questions about whether the means sometimes justify the ends in life, and how sometimes good is spawned by the wicked. The dark, autumnal atmosphere, great title and closing graphics, and the strange twists of plot, leave one puzzled but pleased when all is said and done. The soundtrack is a bit mixed...some songs should've been left out, but many of the moodier pieces work quite well. I recommend this film highly!

---

## Why Shop on Desertcart?

- 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016
- 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories
- 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price
- 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members)
- 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection
- ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews

**Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ie/products/26591192-brimstone-and-treacle-dvd](https://www.desertcart.ie/products/26591192-brimstone-and-treacle-dvd)

---

*Product available on Desertcart Ireland*
*Store origin: IE*
*Last updated: 2026-03-16*